Vulnerability identifier: #VU77076

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20887

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight)
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the createSupportBundle method. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): 6.8.0, 6.7.0 - 6.7.4, 6.6.0 - 6.6.4, 6.5.1 - 6.5.1.5, 6.4.0 - 6.4.8, 6.3.0 - 6.3.4, 6.2.0 - 6.2.7, 6.1.0, 6.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-840/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.